Operations Manager

Operations Manager / Manufacturing Manager (High-Impact Role) in Palo Alto, CA | $170K TO $220k

Lead a legacy, highly technical manufacturing operation through its next phase of transformation.

We’re looking for an action-oriented, data-driven Operations leader to own performance across a complex, high-mix/low-volume environment. You’ll focus on bringing structure, accountability, and momentum while building trust with a seasoned team.

This Role Is For Someone Who

• Leads with urgency and ownership.
• Uses data to make decisions.
• Holds teams accountable while developing them
• Thrives in ambiguity and change while bringing clarity to both
• Balances people performance.
  
  

You’ll be responsible for EBITDA, on-time delivery, and operational execution, while partnering cross-functionally to improve productivity, flow, and long-term scalability. If you’ve successfully led through change in a complex manufacturing environment while elevating both people and performance—we want to talk.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY (Role Summary)

Overseeing day to day operations of the Helix/Power Grid/Magnetron Business Unit to meet the sales targets and EBITDA goals. Drive manufacturing productivity and root cause corrective actions. Ensure smooth and efficient workflow, drive innovation and new technology. Develop/Coach and provide oversight to manufacturing engineers and Production Managers. The Operations Manager will also be responsible for meeting On Time Delivery and Past Due goals, production requirements and inventory levels of the operation.

Reports to the Vice President of Operations. Cross-functional work with Quality Assurance to achieve the quality objective, the Sales team to develop strategies, and the Manufacturing Engineering team to drive productivity.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Learn and promote the TransDigm culture to the operational team.
• Exercises responsibility for the management and EBITDA performance of the Klystron Gyrotron Business Unit.
• Assumes responsibility for creating the annual operating plan quarterly forecasts for submission to the Vice President of Operations
• Prepare and present operational reports to senior management.
• Maintain a daily report of the monthly and quarterly sales.
• Exercises responsibility for development, consistency and credibility of short- and long-term plans for the operations
• Provides for the preparation, accuracy and execution of forecasts and master schedules for production and inventory
• Responsible for product cost.
• Coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and collaboration to improve on the design and development of product lines, plant area layout, material flow, economic assembly product lines, plant area layout, material flow, economic assembly methods, and quality control as required.
• Determines the business units long term needs for staffing, equipment and facilities and assists subordinate managers in determination of short-term needs
• Reviews, approves, and consolidates budgets of subordinate departments and manages for effective expense control
• Exercises responsibility for personnel activities within the operations including hires, terminations, transfers, performance reviews, salary actions, affirmative action’s plans and job assignments
• Exercises responsibility for training, developing and motivating subordinates
• Implements the company’s affirmative action plans as it applies to the function supervised. Monitors conduct and relationships among the employees supervised to prevent discriminatory acts or comments
• Assures that each employee is properly trained to prevent injury or illness
• Assists subordinate supervisors in resolving problems which may affect department’s performance and advises superiors on these problems and actions taken
• Assumes responsibility for proper equipment maintenance, calibration, and good housekeeping practices
• Performs other related assignments as required by business objectives.
• NOTE: The duties listed above reflect general responsibilities necessary for the performance of the job and may not include all the specific job activities
  
  

This role requires access to export-controlled information, subject to the ITAR and EAR. Government authorization may be required for non-US persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals) in order to be eligible for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or similar discipline. Advanced management training desirable.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of implementing and driving productivity in a high mix/low volume manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead a diverse, highly technical work force
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

What We Offer

Salary Range : $170,000 - $220,000 depending on experience

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous 401(k) match
• Commuter benefits within the Stanford Research Park
• Complimentary EV charging
• Paid time off and holidays
  
  

OUR WORKPLACE COMMITMENT

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to MPP, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. MPP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

MPP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.